UPDATE: The Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a disturbance in Minden Hills Township, in which the province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) invoked its mandate.
On Sunday, April 13, 2025, shortly after 5:30 p.m., members of the Haliburton Highlands OPP responded to a disturbance at a residence on Gelert Road. During the interaction, police discharged a firearm.
One person was located deceased on the property.
There is no threat to public safety.
The investigation is ongoing, and residents should continue to expect an increased police presence in the area. Gelert Road is currently closed from Louise Lane South to Ingoldsby Road.
As the SIU has invoked its mandate, the OPP will not be able to provide any further information.
PRIOR: Members of the Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently involved in an investigation in the area of Gelert Road, in Minden Hills Township.
On April 13, 2025, members of the Haliburton Highlands OPP were called to a residence in the area of Gelert Road in Minden. As a result of a call for service, there is an on-going investigation that may increase the police presence in this area.
There is no threat to public safety at this time.
Members of the Haliburton Highlands OPP would like to advise the public that Gelert Road will be closed off from travel from Louise Lane south to Ingoldsby Road in Minden Hills Township and ask that the public avoid this area at this time.
